AECOM sees delays, deferrals tied to Trump policies

Although some clients have postponed decisions due to uncertainty in Washington, in a Q2 earnings call CEO Troy Rudd maintained he is bullish on the president’s deregulation push.

KPMG rolls out AI-powered tool for mitigating tariff risks

The new tool can help with complex analyses that play a role in mitigation strategies a CFO might choose to adopt, according to KPMG’s Andrew Siciliano.

Safety leaders tout innovative data, planning practices

In recognition of Construction Safety Week, leaders from Granite, Fluor, DPR and other firms talk about protecting workers on their jobsites.

AI, robots take top spot in contech investments

Nearly half of all funding went to artificial intelligence, marking a sharp uptick from past years, according to a report from Nymbl Ventures.

Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories

Yet regulatory relief for U.S. expansion could be accompanied by new tariffs and drug pricing rules.

Dallas Fort Worth airport expansion jumps to $4B

The new Terminal F will be double the size originally planned after American Airlines increased its investment.

Survivor story: A safety expert shares his experience to help others

Seventeen years ago, Manny Souza was injured in a crane collapse. Today, he continues to find ways to improve workplace safety and risk assessment.

What NEPA changes mean for projects, permitting timelines

The framework for environmental reviews is shifting as federal agencies revise or develop their own implementing regulations, according to attorney Alexaida Collet.

Turner launches offsite manufacturing company

Its new subsidiary, xPL Offsite, will target projects in the advanced technology segment while also eyeing opportunities outside of that niche.

Fluor says most customers forging ahead despite tariffs

Some clients are awaiting “market clarity and cost certainty” before making final investment decisions, new CEO Jim Breuer said in an earnings call.

Ready to stand down? Construction Safety Week kicks off.

This year’s initiative will focus on fall prevention among other efforts to keep workers safe and healthy.

DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation, it said Thursday.

PCL to open Phoenix office

A 20-year company vet will lead the charge in the contractor's push to bolster its commercial building focus in the region.

Granite shrugs off tariff impacts, hints at new IIJA

The California-based civil builder’s CEO said the firm hasn’t been hampered by levies and that there’s political will in Congress for a follow-on infrastructure law. 

Construction spending plummets on tariff fears

Data centers are “perhaps the only remaining source of industry momentum” as most private sectors pulled back in March, according to ABC’s chief economist.

Recordable SIFs drop, but there’s more work to be done

Though the number of serious injuries and fatalities declined in a recent report, the overall fatality rate in construction has stagnated in the last decade.

Policy uncertainty could trigger ‘recession’ for renewables, analyst says

A lack of clarity surrounding tariffs and tax credits has triggered steep declines in funding for renewable energy in the first quarter of 2025, per Mercom Capital Group.

Construction hiring slows to lowest rate ever recorded

New job numbers point to a decreased demand for labor across the industry, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis.

‘I can’t find any help’: Employers scramble to solve worker shortages caused by immigration crackdowns

President Donald Trump recently said the government would seek to let some undocumented persons return to the country “if they’re good,” but he was scant on details.

Tariff fears ‘settling down’: Graycor Southwest lead

Brett Helm talks with Construction Dive about policy worries, semiconductor competition and power constraints for data centers.

Jacobs-McCourt books $99M Boston-area road project

The contractors expect to wrap up work on Massachusett’s first diverging diamond interchange by mid-2030.

DOT will cut funds to transportation projects with DEI: Duffy

The U.S. transportation secretary also told funding recipients that they need to cooperate with immigration officers or potentially face civil or criminal prosecution.

Trader Joe’s continues its store growth zeal

The specialty grocer opened two locations earlier this month and has 20 more in the pipeline for this year.

Dome Construction picks Matoza for CFO role

The South San Francisco-based contractor was an early player in the biotech and advanced manufacturing construction markets.

NFL’s Commanders ink $4B stadium deal

Washington, D.C.'s football team will return to the site of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, where the franchise played on its way to three Super Bowl titles.